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If Sex and the City’s character Samantha taught us anything, it’s that every breakup gives way to competition. Even if the breakup occurred on good terms, and especially if it didn’t, both parties automatically enter into the “Who’ll Die Miserable?” game. As with every game, there’s a winner, a loser, and occasionally, a tie. Who came out ahead of his or her ex in these past musician couples? Click through the photo gallery to find out.